Medical Laboratory Technologist - Histopathology - Level 1

Mediclinic International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic City Hospital in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Histopathology Laboratory Technologist to perform routine tests and support regulatory standards. You will handle tissue processing, staining, QA checks, and safety initiatives while adhering to SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences and 3–5 years of full-time experience in Anatomic Pathology, with strong computer skills and LIS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years full-time experience in Anatomic Pathology.
• Knowledge of international accreditation standards.
• Strong computer literacy and SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record and sort histopathology samples according to professional standards.
• Perform routine histopathology services for surgical specimens including dehydration, clearing, impregnation with paraffin, tissue cutting, and staining of slides.
• Prepare solutions, stains and reagents per standard procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at mitigating risks, compliance governance and increased patient safety.
• Guide and participate in training and health and safety initiatives.
• Operate, calibrate, and monitor the effective functioning of standard laboratory equipment that includes general hygiene and sharpening and honing of microtome knives.
• Perform general stock management and ordering functions.

Skills

Histopathology

Quality control checks

SOP compliance

Computer literacy

MS Office

Laboratory instrumentation Troubleshoo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Job description

Closing date: Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Ruba Hijah

Mediclinic City Hospital| Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Main purpose of job

To perform routine laboratory tests in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and guidelines

Key responsibility areas

Receive, record and sort histopathology samples according to professional standards

Perform routine histopathology laboratory services related to examination of surgical specimens, tissue dehydration, clearing, impregnation with paraffin, tissue cutting, and staining of slides

Prepare solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standard procedures

Contribute to relevant quality improvement initiatives aimed at mitigating risks, compliance governance and increased patient safety

Actively contribute and guide, where needed, relevant training and health and safety initiatives

Operate, calibrate, and monitor the effective functioning of standard laboratory equipment that includes general hygiene and sharpening and honing of microtome knives

Perform general stock management and ordering functions

Required education

A relevant Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or a related field

Required experience

At least 3-5 years' full time experience as a medical laboratory technologist in Anatomic Pathology

Required job skills and knowledge

• Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer's guidelines
• Knowledgeable in Approved International Accreditation Standards or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Laboratory information systems and reporting
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.